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    Join Us in Telling NYC Leaders: No Cuts to Libraries!

    By NYPL Staff | March 14, 2024

    It takes just a minute to join us and tell City leaders how important it is to fully fund our public libraries.

  • Selection of titles from the 'Awe of the Arctic' reading list displayed on a teal background.

    Exploring the Arctic at NYPL: A Reading List

    By Elizabeth Cronin, Robert B. Menschel Curator of Photography | March 14, 2024

    To accompany The Awe of the Arctic exhibition, this reading list offers perspectives on this astounding region.

  • collage of historical fiction book covers

    Absorbing Fiction Based on the Fascinating Lives of Real Women from History

    By NYPL Staff | February 29, 2024

    Blending real events and storytelling, read about the lives of Nellie Bly, Anna Mae Wong, Dorothea Lange, Mary McLeod Bethune, and more.

  • Green background with text that reads: Irish American Heritage Month

    NYPL Celebrates Irish American Heritage Month

    By NYPL Staff | February 29, 2024

    Blog posts, reading lists, Digital Collections, and more related to Irish Americans created by our staff.

  • collage of five book covers

    Following Dreams and Changing the World: Stories of Inspiring Girls and Young Women

    By NYPL Staff | February 29, 2024

    From civil rights and climate activists to accomplished athletes and more, their stories show that courage and determination know no age.

  • a stack of five hardcover books on a table

    Meet the 2024 Finalists for NYPL’s Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism

    By NYPL Staff | February 27, 2024

    The award honors a journalist whose work raises awareness about current events or issues of global or national significance.

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